Pope Leo XIV, born in America, being chosen is ‘a significant honor’ for the US, according to Trump.
Donald Trump expressed his excitement on social media after the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast as Pope Leo XIV, noting it was a “great honor” for the American-born cardinal to take the papacy. He mentioned that it was significant and thrilling for the U.S. to have its first pope. After the white smoke heralded […]
Who is Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America?
Pope Leo XIV Elected on Second Day of Conclave Pope Leo XIV, aged 69, has been elected as the new Pope on the second day of the conclave’s deliberations. Born Robert Privast in Chicago on September 14, 1955, he was seen as a frontrunner to succeed Pope Francis following the latter’s passing last month. However, […]
Ways to congratulate and celebrate Pope Leo XIV in Italian
New Pope Elected with White Smoke Signal A new Pope has been elected after the fourth round of voting. Senior correspondent Benjamin Hall will share insights on what this means moving forward. Catholics globally are expressing their joy over the election of the new Pope. Robert Francis Prevast, now Pope Leo XIV, hails from Chicago, […]
New Pope Leo XIV dedicated years to sharing critiques of Trump policies on social media.
WASHINGTON – Newly appointed Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevast, has been vocal in his criticisms of President Trump’s social media practices, particularly in relation to the Republican approach to immigration. Before being elected by the Conclave at the Sistine Chapel, the 69-year-old Prevast was active on X, previously referred to as […]
Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope, Chooses the Name Pope Leon XIV
On Thursday, U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost was unexpectedly chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church, adopting the name Leo XIV and marking a historical moment as the first American pope. Pope Leo made his appearance on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Cathedral roughly 70 minutes after the iconic white smoke rose from […]
Cardinal Prevost presented as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American Pope.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, taking over from the late Pope Francis, and marking a significant moment as he becomes the first American to hold this position. After white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel—a clear sign of his election—Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Square, introducing […]